{
  "id": 3190655,
  "title": "GMA screens 334 inmates at Ankaful Prison",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/gma-screens-334-inmates-at-ankaful-prison",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:29:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/gma-screens-334-inmates-at-ankaful-prison/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Central Regional Division of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) conducted health screenings for 334 inmates and staff at Ankaful Maximum Security Prison on August 22, 2026. This initiative was supported by the donation of medical supplies by the GMA and was organized in collaboration with the Central Regional Health Directorate. The screening was prompted by a call from the prison's Chaplaincy Unit, led by ADP Rev Joseph Adobaw-Ogo, who also oversees the Prison Medicine and Equipment Bank, scheduled to launch on September 30, 2026.\n\nThe GMA's involvement is part of their social responsibility to ensure quality primary healthcare reaches all, even those in prison. The health conditions of inmates are often neglected, which can lead to untreated infections, hypertension, diabetes, mental health issues, and other chronic conditions. Many of these conditions were undetected until complications arose, posing a burden on families and the healthcare system.\n\nDuring the GMA's visit, the team encountered a high prevalence of undiagnosed and poorly controlled chronic conditions, including hypertension, skin conditions, hemorrhoids, and eye problems. The inmates expressed profound gratitude, as it was often the first medical attention they had received in a long time.\n\nThe GMA also contributed a variety of medications provided by pharmaceutical partners like Add Pharma, Mega Lifesciences, and Hale Pharmacy. The Central Regional Commander, DDP Joseph Asabre, appreciated the timely support, considering the upcoming launch of the Prison Medicine and Equipment Bank under the leadership of Director General of Prisons, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie. The GMA's efforts highlight the essential role of healthcare in the correctional system, ensuring inmates receive necessary medical care and promoting a healthier society upon their eventual reintegration.",
  "summary": "The Central Regional Division of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) screened 334 inmates and officers of the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison last Saturday, August 22, 2026. The exercise was accompanied by the donation of several boxes of medical supplies to support healthcare delivery at the facility. The outreach was organised in collaboration with the Central […] The post GMA screens 334…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}